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Practical Scala for Java Developers

You're a Java developer who has heard of Scala and maybe now you're being asked to work on Scala code. Concerned? Don't be. Taught by Java-Scala experts Ben Evans and Julian Templeman, this courseanswers the questions you want answered: What is Scala really useful for? Does it help with concurrency? What is functional programming and how much do I really need to know? How do I set up a Scala development environment, how do I test, and what are the must-know Scala idioms? If you're an intermediate level Java developer with six months of experience under your belt, then this course will quickly transform you from the Scala ignorant to the Scala capable.

Develop a thorough understanding of Scala and when to use it instead of Java
Learn how to use the OO features and functional features in Scala
Understand Scala's basic syntax, pattern matching, and traits
Learn to set up a Scala development environment
Understand how to use Scala to write concurrent code
Understand the differences between the Scala and Java type systems
Master the ability to write/test Scala code and interoperate with Java code